Paul Daly

To highlight ICMSA member concerns to Fianna Fail on the Fodder situation, CAP Post 2020, Budget 2019 and Brexit.

That it should not be necessary to extend EID to sheep that go from the farm of origin directly to slaughter. This is provided for in the EU regulation (EC) No 21/2004 under Article 4(3).::That the date for the introduction of EID be deferred from October 2018 as this timing is…

To defer the introduction of Sheep EID from October 1st::To prevent the extra costs that will be imposed on farmers due to the Minister and his Department imposing compulsory EID on all sheep form Oct 1st 2018.::Issues were raised such as, excessive costs, lack of consultation,…

To ensure that the system of classification, carcase trim and weights in the meat plants operates correctly and accurately for all animals presented for sale. The importance cannot be over emphasised as this system determines the actual payment farmers received for their…

To secure Flexibility on GLAS and Nitrates::Earlier Direct Payments::Growing Fodder Crops on Tillage Lands::Fodder Import Scheme::Fair Market Returns for Farmers::Strong Budget 2019 for Farmers::Delivery of Low Cost Loan announced in Budget 2018

That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…

highlight the main points our pre-budget submission

Ensure public policy addresses importance of research and innovation in agrifood/food security/nutrition at national and EU level. This should be addressed in framing the priorities of the next European Framework programme, FP9 and sufficient funding should be allocated for…

That rather than changes to the SMP intervention buying-in rules, it would be far more important for the EU Commission to develop an effective strategy to dispose of the 380,000t intervention stock of SMP currently overhanging dairy markets.::That the Minister for Agriculture…

Oireachtas presentation on identified climate change issues specific to the Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

To get a transport subsidy, meal voucher and assistance from state agencies for farmers affected by fodder shortage

That the Minister for Agriculture ensures that meat factories and the Department take into account the continuous wet weather in the implementation of the Clean Sheep Policy at the slaughter plants and adapt a more practical approach.::That there would be no clipping…

That Animal Health Ireland engage with all designated BVD testing laboratories and offer them the opportunity to sign up to the Code of Practice development by the BVD Implementation Group.::That farmers are compensated where animals have been assigned a false negative BVD test…

Formalise vaccination of badgers as part of the TB eradication programme.::Eradication of the disease is the objective. Other contributing factors such as deer and disturbance of wildlife form major infrastructural works and deforestation must also be addressed.::That the views…

That the emphasis must be on competitive prices for key animal medicines such as vaccines and doses.::That the Minister for Agriculture recognises the professionalism of farmers and their role in protecting the health and welfare of their animals in regulations. They cannot be…